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First post, by khyypio

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A video: https://youtu.be/xkzoRT0c4uE
Download: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6879228

Some Intel´s original coolers for socket 478 Pentium 4´s have a very decent heatsink with a copper core but since they´re getting quite old, the fans tend to be worn out and loud. I could just lubricate the bearings of fresh oil but where´s the fun in that? And since third-party coolers are getting a bit challenging to find, I thought an alternative solutions couldn´t hurt.

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So I learned some extremely basic 3D modeling and I came up with this adapter…

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I measured a few key dimensions from the original Intel fans to create this adapter to ensure a firm fit under the retention bracket and this model should be compatible with different cooler variants.

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If you´re going print this model, use material that has high heat-resistance since it will be pressed against the heatsink.

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Reply 1 of 3, by H3nrik V!

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Very nice!

Don't forget to post here too Retro 3D print topic

If it's dual it's kind of cool ... 😎

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Reply 3 of 3, by G-X

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Looks great! If i had a 3d printer i would try this out for sure (with an older style led fan 😁 though a 60mm variant is probably hard to come by)

I assume the taller fan also flows more than the stock fan and being quieter at the same time.